Vegetarianism and Pregnancy

If the benefits of a vegetarian diet during pregnancy Russian mom heard for a long time (as evidenced by many of the popular edition), by vegan literature collected much less. This gave rise to doubts as to the admissibility of vegan food for children and pregnant women.

(Vegans - the most severe group of vegetarians, are excluded from the diet not only meat and fish, but all animal products - eggs, etc.). As you know, real life examples are the most convincing.

June 11, 2005 marked the birth of a boy Alexis, born employee of the Centre "Vita" Tatiana Maruyev. Doctors who watched Tatiana, stated a normal pregnancy, childbirth and successfully passed the excellent state of the infant.

Tatiana - Convinced veganka. "I did not take any vitamins during pregnancy, eating simple, wholesome food - vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains, rice. I felt almost no discomfort when pregnant with Alyosha, continues to be active in the" Vita "- says Tatiana.

Tatiana's husband, a physician, physical therapist, specializing in natural methods of healing the body, "Veganism is the most natural and healthy way of eating, it is recommended for a variety of diseases. This applies to both adults and children. Truth is that children that grow on the vegan diet, get everything you need from plant sources. Children are not only unnecessary animal products, they are harmful to them. "

Foreign experts:

 American scientists have shown that pregnant women and their children best vegetarian diet. The potential deficiency of vitamin B12 may be covered by a multivitamin.

This study was conducted during the seven years between 1983 and 1990 in these three groups of pregnant Irish women. The population of this region was chosen for a reason. They were chosen because it was rare for them the use of vitamins or other additives in food.

Many experts agree that pregnant women can thrive on a vegetarian diet. Experts of the American Dietetic Association - the largest organization of food and nutrition, report that a well-planned vegetarian diet suitable for all stages of the life cycle, including during pregnancy, lactation, and for children and adolescents. A vegetarian diet has many benefits, including lower levels of saturated fat and cholesterol, and higher levels of protein, folic acid.

"Women who follow a vegetarian diet, not only have healthy pregnancies, they are often healthier than moms who consume meat," - according to specialists. "They eat a variety of fruits, vegetables and other healthy vegetarian foods, including cereals and other foods fortified with vitamin B12, thus obtaining all the nutrients."

Choosing a vegetarian diet can help women escape can also help women avoid hormones and environmental toxins found in dairy products, meat and fish. Analysis of breast milk show that the level of environmental contaminants in breast milk in women - vegetarians are significantly lower than in women - not vegetarians.

The need for vitamin B12, which is mainly found in meat, fish, dairy products and eggs, can be satisfied with cereal and soy milk, which is low in fat and calories. The simplest and most reliable source of vitamin B12 is a daily multivitamin.